The Perfect Marine. That's how many describe Capt. Alan B. Rowe. Respected and dedicated to the Corps and still able to be a husband and father.

Rowe, who was on his fourth deployment since joining the Corps in 1985, died with two other Marines, Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wilt, 23, of Tampa, Florida, and 1st Lt. Ronald Winchester, 25, of Rockville Center, N.Y., when a remote-controlled explosive device detonated as they returned to their vehicle after inspecting a bridge in Anbar province, near the Syrian border.

"He was a quiet, humble person and extremely polite," his widow, Dawn, recalled from their early days of dating. "He was a traditional type of gentleman. My mom was surprised to meet such a ... perfect-picture Marine." "He did a great job balancing a pretty intense Marine Corps career with also being a great husband and father. He worked extremely hard to balance it." "He was so dedicated to the Marine Corps. He was really driven and believed in what he did. He was a Marine’s Marine. Tall, blond and fit. Kind of the mental image you think of when you think of the Marine Corps."

A week after his death, Capt. Rowe was posthumously promoted to major. He leaves behind his wife and two children.

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About Me

Ok, Who Am I? This is a question most men do not want to answer because it takes a bit of introspection. - I can say ABOUT me I've been attending the same church since 1981 or thereabouts. through 3 pastors and I'm still there because I've yet to hear God to tell me to go elsewhere. I'm glad he hasn't. I love the place and people.
Worked in the same printing shop from '85 till 2010 and now put in part time work at another shop since the city purchased the property and has done nothing to it since. What a waste of taxpayer dollars. - - Oh! Love my work too. (letterpress printing)
Been married since '88 - This year is firm cause I just asked the wife - Love my wife and daughter.
After these I love books.
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